
John DeereModel A
John Deere 5203
Utility
- power
- 56 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
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Utility
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How they compare
5203 is in the 51st percentile; 5300 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
5203 is in the 48th percentile; 5300 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
5203 is in the 23rd percentile; 5300 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
5203 is in the 35th percentile; 5300 is in the 35th · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 5203 | 5300 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 3039T | John Deere 3029DAT01 | — |
| Power Output | 56hp | 55.9hp | ▲ 5203+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,400RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch | Partially synchronized | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 124in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 66.5in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 88.6in | — |
| Operating Weight | 5,044lb | 5,004lb | ▲ 5203+40 lb · <1% |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,595lb | 3,375lb | ▲ 5203+220 lb · +7% |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | 2.5gal | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5203 | John Deere 5300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post foldable ROPS | Two-post folding ROPS | — |
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